Pork Belly and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry with Mizuna
This Pork Belly and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry with Mizuna is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender pork belly is stir-fried with earthy shiitake mushrooms and fresh, peppery mizuna, then seasoned with a balanced blend of sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Serve over white rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Shiitake mushrooms are commonly used in Japanese cuisine for their umami flavor in soups, stir-fries, and as a topping for various dishes. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which support immune function and overall health.
Mizuna is often used fresh in salads, as a garnish, or lightly cooked in soups and stir-fries for its peppery taste and nutritional benefits. It is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and antioxidants, promoting immune health and reducing inflammation.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of thinly sliced pork belly (about 180g), cut into 5cm widths
- 6 small fresh shiitake mushrooms, cut into 6 equal parts radially
- 1 cup of fresh mizuna, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon of sake
- 1/2 tablespoon of mirin
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
Instructions:
Step 1 Prepare the Pork Belly:
Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the pork belly slices and fry until golden brown.
Remove any excess fat with paper towels.
Step 2. Add the Vegetables:
Add the shiitake mushrooms and chopped mizuna to the pan.
Stir-fry briefly until the mizuna wilts.
Step 3. Add the Seasonings:
Pour in the sake, mirin, and soy sauce.
Continue stir-frying until the liquid evaporates and the pork is cooked through.
Step 4. Serve:
Serve the stir-fried pork belly, mushrooms, and mizuna over white rice.
Notes:
- Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, as stir-frying is a quick process and ingredients cook fast.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
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